Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has strongly criticized the “disgraceful” criticism of his team’s FA Cup victory over Coventry City at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Despite acknowledging that United were “lucky” to win on penalties after blowing a 3-0 lead, Ten Hag staunchly defended his team’s performance and his own position as manager.
Ten Hag expressed “absolute” incomprehension of the negative reactions from pundits, labeling their comments as “embarrassing.” He emphasized that United’s primary objective is to achieve results, which they did by reaching the final.
Ten Hag also launched a passionate defense of his managerial record, highlighting that he has led United to four cup finals in just four years. He dismissed reports suggesting that he could be sacked in favor of a new manager, such as Thomas Tuchel or Graham Potter.
Ten Hag acknowledged that United had been in control until the final 20 minutes against Coventry but expressed frustration with their lapse in concentration. He praised Coventry for their spirited comeback but insisted that United deserved to progress to the final.
The victory over Coventry has been met with mixed reactions from Manchester United supporters. Some have expressed relief at reaching the final, while others have voiced concerns about the team’s overall performance and lack of consistency. Ten Hag’s comments are likely to further divide opinion among fans as they await the FA Cup final against Manchester City next month.
